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770 56 Street

Brooklyn, NY 11220BBL 3-00842-0035Map

Owner of record: Au, As Trustee, Chi Kwong

770 56 Street is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11220. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Au, As Trustee, Chi Kwong. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on May 1, 2026. 6 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
3

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 1, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 13

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    May 1, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 6, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 27, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 20, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 10, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Apr 6, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 2, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Feb 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to maintain building exterior noted horizontal crack at base r ear of building and partially collapsed paving at rear yard remedy: maintain and repair as needed. sepex 212-442-1698

    Jun 8, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit noted: installation of metal studs & sheet to cr eate interior partitions for 2 apts at cellar all work 100% completed remedy : obtain permit if feasible or restore permises to prior legal condition

    Sep 7, 2000

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Sep 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: installation of kitchen sinks in cellar remedy: remove all illegal construction in cellar

    Jul 28, 1998

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans under application #30214193 exp. 09-18-08. amended dt 050307: non-conforming work noted:staircase atfront yard set-back found to be longer in plans in relation to front

    Jun 16, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: partitions & rooms in cellar noted. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible or restored to prior legal condition.

    Feb 11, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit.noted:installation of metal studs and sheet to create interior partitions for 2 apts at cellar.all work 100% completed.remedy:obtain permit if feasible or restore to prior legal condition.

    Sep 7, 2000 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records.noted:2 apt being occupied in cellar without proper lighting or ventilation and a 2nd mean of egress,thereby creating a hazardous condition.remedy

    Sep 7, 2000 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: installation of two three piece bathrooms, 2 gas stoves and two kitchen sinks in cellar. remedy: remove all illegal construction in cellar.

    Jul 28, 1998

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 22, 2005 · Apt 52F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 4, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 2, 2005 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
3,209 ft²
Lot area
2,504 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
307
Council district
43
Block / lot
842 / 35
Assessed value
$549,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #314713, last renewed May 20, 2025.

Questions about 770 56 Street

Who owns 770 56 Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Au, As Trustee, Chi Kwong.

Does 770 56 Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 770 56 Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 770 56 Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 770 56 Street?

It has 2 residential units and 4 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.